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Saturday August 8, 9:15pm

DC Dasari (Amita Dhiri) and DC Will Fletcher (Gary Lucy) attend a jewellery shop where a customer has been shot during an armed robbery, and discover that the victim is on the run from a murder charge.

DI Manson (Andrew Lancel) tracks down the robber, while DS Max Carter (Christopher Fox) and DC Stevie Moss (Lucy Speed) try to find the murder suspect.

The Bill will be repeated on ABC2 – Tuesday, August 11 at 9:20pm

Saturday August 8, 8:30pm

PC Millie Brown (Clare Foster) and the sister of a suspect in an armed robbery investigation are being held captive by armed drug addicts.

DS Max Carter (Christopher Fox), convinced that he knows who is behind both the robbery and the kidnapping, mounts an observation, but the operation is compromised when the kidnap victim’s ex-husband arrives at the scene.

7:30pm – Saturday, August 8 on ABC1

The rules of love and intimacy continue to be re-modelled as Gerry (Nick Tate) appoints himself chief matchmaker and love-god to his grandson Josh – who has been left reeling after a crushing blow from his girlfriend, Rebecca. Gerry takes it upon himself to ensure that the female guests of the Far Out East assist Josh (Craig Stott) with his romantic recovery.

Vance (Tom Long) also seeks solace from his ongoing frustrations with the female smorgasbord on offer at the Far Out East – while Melanie (Gia Carides) is distracted by a surprise visit from the supposedly-dead Terry Adams (Steve Bisley).

Art (Richard Roxburgh), still outraged over Eve’s (Susie Porter) dislike of his book, decides on a perverse type of revenge – by shifting genres and writing a romance novel. To his amazement, he enjoys the cathartic opportunities presented by the process. Eve, on the back-foot following their fight, makes several attempts to make amends with Art – but by the time he reciprocates, his gestures are ill-timed and awry and he’s outshone on all fronts by the smooth-talking Carter Smith (Craig Hall).

Carter and Eve set about working on an eco-village plan – and Eve pitches Carter a potential site – the controversial piece of land she’s been attempting to have zoned for conservation. Eve persuades Carter to propose a lease arrangement to protect the land from inevitable development and, as they join forces to front the local Council, their bond continues to develop.

When Dale (Tom Budge) makes a cradle for Lizzy’s (Kathryn Beck) baby, she becomes more certain of his affection for her – but when she attempts to develop their intimacy, his resistance leaves her bewildered.

Melanie pays Vance a last desperate visit to beg for his love. Shattered by his response she makes a dramatic choice – which concludes their troubled relationship with devastating consequences.

9:40pm – Friday, August 7 on ABC1

In a chilling climax to Love Lies Bleeding, multi-millionaire Mark Terry is on the run.

Betrayed by those he trusts, Mark (Martin Kemp) must clear his name and unmask the real murderer. The reappearance of an old school friend, Stuart Milburn (Hugo Speer), with an old score to settle has left Mark fighting for his marriage, freedom and ultimately his life. Stuart, now a senior police detective, and Mark, hadn’t seen each other since they were teenagers and his appearance revived 30-year-old secrets.

Mark starts off trusting his old friend but is soon caught up in a deadly game with Stuart writing all the rules.

Tricked into signing over power of attorney of his property developments to another former school friend and now his current solicitor, Joanna (Elizabeth Berrington), Mark jumps bail and is holed up in a quiet bed and breakfast. Backed into a corner with no-one left to trust but his wife, Zara (Claire Goose), Mark must come out fighting. With all the evidence stacked up against him and his funds controlled by Joanna, Mark needs to re-visit buried secrets and face up to the truth of what happened 30 years ago.

In a chilling final confrontation Stuart is determined to settle old scores no matter what the deadly outcome.

8:30pm – Friday, August 7 on ABC1

This two-part drama continues its repeat screening on ABC1.

Part two sees Scarlett’s boyfriend Luke discovering a video of Scarlett, taken by Christopher, which doesn’t always seem exactly fatherly. Also his computer has registered hits to a pornographic, sado-masochistic website.

Maggie’s concern over Scarlett’s disappearance is exacerbated by a claim from one of Dougie’s ex-pupils, who says he is the father of her child. Is Dougie a good guy who has made some poor decisions or a secret malevolent? Dougie and Christopher join forces to search for Scarlett and turn their attention to her boyfriend, Luke.

Meanwhile, stricken by her conscience after reading about Scarlett’s disappearance, Pippa returns, easing police suspicions about Dougie, but she presents a problem of her own. She does however, help him to unearth the unsavoury goings-on of Luke and his boss Shapiro and the link to Scarlett.

This week on Q&A, Deputy PM Julia Gillard and Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull will face a panel and live studio audience Australians aged between 16 and 25 years old.

Also joining host Tony Jones on the panel will be:

Sara Haghdoosti, a 22-year-old Iranian-Australian, feminist, Muslim, student activist. Currently studying Economics and Social Sciences at Sydney University, Sara works for the Australian Youth Climate Change Coalition. She was one of the top ten youth delegates for Kevin Rudd’s 2020 Summit.

Mitch Grady, a 20-year-old law student at Queensland University, debating champion, who is active in the Queensland Young Liberals and works for Fairfax Digital in Brisbane. Mitch was the Queensland representative for the United Nations Youth Conference 2005.

Linden Brownley, a 23-year-old Indigenous law student from Perth. Involved in youth leadership activities since his teens, Linden was invited to the Obama inauguration as a future leader and has ambitions of working at the UN and at some stage entering politics.

Tune in to Q&A LIVE next Thursday 6 August at 9.30pm AEST to find out how young people see the future of Australia.

8:30pm – Thursday, August 6 on ABC1

The Solomon Treasures tells the story of the fascinating investigations into the lucrative trade of fake artefacts that have stained biblical history and the discipline of archaeology.

In the last few years biblical history has been turned upside down by a series of scandals. Investigators reveal that some of the most revered objects in Israel, and around the world, are in fact sophisticated fakes. The police suspect it may be the world’s biggest ever antiquity fraud.

In 2001 a tablet which appeared to come from the Temple of Solomon was offered for sale to the Israel Museum. Scholars and scientists declared it genuine, but an official investigation revealed that the tablet was an elaborate fake. Authorities discovered that a highly-skilled gang had been producing high quality, fake biblical artefacts for more than 20 years and many museum collections around the world may now be in doubt.

The artefacts at the centre of these enquiries are of enormous significance. They are the only archaeological evidence for the biblical story of David, his son Solomon, and the other early kings, and the empire over which they ruled. There are no known archaeological sites, just a few priceless seals, tablets, and lamps, which date from the right period and carry inscriptions that match the Bible stories. The authenticity of these artefacts is now in question.

8:00pm – Thursday, August 6 on ABC1

Teens are re-writing the rules of sex but while their bodies suddenly become adult, they’re not necessarily in sync with their chief sex organ – the teen brain. Whether they’re having sex or not, whether their parents like it or not, teenagers are sexual beings. Today’s teens are having sex earlier, clocking up more partners and are more sexually adventurous than ever. It all starts with puberty, the human sexuality switch, but it’s the teen brain that drives this change, influencing teen sex lives in surprising ways.

The Teens: We explore the science of teenage sexuality, through a group of diverse teenagers who are all living it.

The Teen Sex Panel: We can’t do experiments on teen sex for pretty obvious reasons, so instead we’ve assembled a panel of teens who aren’t afraid to talk about it. Matt, Judi, Genesis, Olivia and Jessica make up the special team of sex commentators, each selected for their unique perspective, who discuss and debate taboo sex topics.

Marina (18 yrs) is a sexually active, confident young woman who talks honestly and openly with her parents about sex. Calvin (15 yrs) has taken the fast lane to learning about sex. He may be young, but he’s sexually experienced. Liam (16 yrs) and Nikki (15 yrs) are a young couple fuelled by possibly the strongest human drive of all – the powerful force of intense teenage love.

The Science: Developing sexuality is core to the experience of being a teen. But the science behind teen sex isn’t just about raging hormones. The chief sex organ turns out to be the fast changing teenage brain – it’s impulsive, thrill-seeking and wired for risk. We’ll uncover the influences of the brain in both teenage sex and first love. With modern teenagers rewriting the rules of sex, in this episode we explore the rise of STDs and unwanted sex in the lives of Australian teens, as well as the new phenomenon of teen ‘sexting’.

6:50pm – Thursday, August 6 on ABC1

Take a voyage of discovery with The Chaser’s Chris Taylor as he reveals the secrets behind a fascinating mix of treasures from Australia’s National Heritage List.

In the third season of five-minute mini-documentaries in the National Treasures series, Chris travels around Australia delivering historical snapshots of places from the National Heritage List.

He talks with experts and enthusiasts, revealing fascinating insights into our famous and not-so-famous past.

Visiting objects and places of significance, including Fremantle Prison and the ruins of the Dutch merchant ship Batavia in Western Australia, the Eureka flag and the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Victoria, Francis De Groot’s sword in NSW and the Naracoorte Caves Fossil Mammal site in South Australia, Chris Taylor’s enthusiasm shines a welcome spotlight on the sometimes forgotten gems that are an irreplaceable part of our national story.

Established by the Australian Government in 2004, the National Heritage List is a collection of places that contribute to Australia’s national identity.

In the first mini-documentary of the series, Chris takes a closer look at the Eureka Flag. Since it fluttered above a group of rebellious gold miners at the 1854 Eureka Stockade, the flag of the Southern Cross has become a symbol of democracy and defiance. Now carefully preserved at the Art Gallery of Ballarat in Victoria, the flag, and the National Heritage-listed Eureka Stockade Gardens, remain potent symbols of Australia’s only revolution – a defining moment in Australia’s history.

9:30pm – Wednesday, August 5 on ABC1

Get ready to meet Tara’s third alter – Alice, when the fabulously original comedy/drama series United States of Tara, starring Australia’s own Toni Collette, continues Wednesday August 5 at 9.30pm.

Once the alters ‘T’ and ‘Buck’ have been in the house, the subsequent cleanup is never easy as Tara (Toni Collette) attempts to get on with things. Kate (Brie Larson) gets frustrated when Tara tries to sit her down for ‘the talk’ and Marshall (Keir Gilchrist) is too embarrassed to have Tara help when he has problems at school.

Feeling like she’s failed as a mother, Tara turns into her third alternate personality, ‘Alice’, the ultimate 1950s housewife who has a knack for using her Betty Crocker-like demeanour to solve any issue.

United States Of Tara: Aftermath will be repeated on ABC2 – Thursday, August 06 at 9:30pm